Nerves

[john_and_marlene 162]

i wonder how come some get approved without an interview?

Waiver Guidelines. All adjustment of status applicants under section 245 of the Act will continue to be interviewed, unless an individual determination has been made that an interview is not necessary, and the case falls within both USCIS-wide and local guidelines for interview-waiver cases. The determination as to whether an interview is required must be made on a case-by-case basis. A waiver of the interview requirement may be granted only if:

• the adjustment application is based upon a petition for an employment-based preference classification (I-140), accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents, and the principal alien will continue employment with the same individual or firm for whom he or she is lawfully employed as a nonimmigrant, or the adjustment application has been filed by a derivative spouse or child of such principal alien;

• the adjustment application is based upon an immigrant petition for an unmarried minor child of a U.S. citizen accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;

• the adjustment application is based upon an immigrant petition for a parent of a U.S. citizen accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;

• the applicant has been interviewed in the course of an investigation or field examination, and the adjudicating examiner determines that further interview of the applicant is unnecessary;

• the applicant is a native or citizen of Cuba filing for adjustment under the Act of November 2, 1966, or the spouse or child of such an alien regardless of their citizenship and place of birth; or

• sufficient evidence is contained in the record to support a denial of the adjustment of status application.

[sweetestcherry 0]

even more stressed and anxious than before. I think in part because it's approaching so quickly.

What time is your interview at? Ours is in Philly at 1:50PM!

Collie, my husband is from Irvinestown, about 20 minutes from Enniskillen, in Co. Fermanagh.

Thanks, everyone. Still feeling very anxious, but knowing that whatever happens, we're going just keep pushing.

Our interview is scheduled for 2:30PM....where in/near Philly do you guys live ?

We're actually in the Quakertown area. You?

Edited February 27, 2006 by sweetestcherry

[bettenan 1]

We're actually in the Quakertown area. You?

we are in Newtown (Bucks)

More nervous now that I know that the background check may not be back and we could have to wait a long time more. Hubby has a common name and I understand that it can make the process longer.

What makes no sense is that they would take up the time to do the AOS interview without the background check back when there are couples who have to wait and are "good to go".

[sweetestcherry 0]

Approved! The interview was without a doubt, one of the scariest things I've ever done, but in the end, he congratulated us and told us that Niall would receive his greencard in 2 to 3 weeks. He did not stamp his passport, but we weren't expecting that, as our lawyer had told us that the Philadelphia does not stamp passports.

[Collie 122]

Congratulations! I'm really happy that you got approved